Technical Expert, Engineering, Flight Control Laws Design, Development

Lead Next-Generation Aviation Innovation as a Technical Expert – Flight Control Laws Design & Development

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an elite Technical Expert – Engineering, Flight Control Laws Design & Development to join our team in partnership with a leader in the aviation industry. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of Fly-By-Wire aircraft systems through advanced control law development, simulation, certification, and flight performance optimization. If you are a seasoned aerospace engineer with deep expertise in controls design and flight dynamics, this is the role where your ideas will move aviation forward.

Technical Expert, Engineering, Flight Control Laws Design & Development

Contractor, Contractor-to-Hire, or Direct Placement

Wichita, USA

As a Technical Expert in Flight Control Laws, you will lead the design and advancement of control systems that define aircraft handling, safety, stability, and performance. Your expertise will directly influence next-generation aircraft development, research initiatives, certification programs, and in-service product enhancements.

• Design, develop, and improve new and existing Flight Control Laws (CLaws) and supporting assessment tools using MATLAB and C++ Support autopilot, navigation, and control law development for research and development programs
• Define and refine control laws and system requirements
• Perform validation and verification (V&V) for updates and new control law designs
• Deliver control laws in compliance with DO-178B and SAE ARP
  4754 standards
• Design pilot-in-the-loop control laws based on handling qualities, structural envelope protection, performance, and aircraft-level requirements
• Evaluate system failures, aircraft stability, and performance using simulations, analytical methods, pilot-in-the-loop testing, and flight test data
• Support integration of control laws into test rigs and supplier hardware platforms
• Collaborate cross-functionally with avionics, systems, flight test, certification, and supplier teams
• Drive innovation in advanced flight control methodologies for future aircraft programs

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering (PhD preferred)
• Minimum 10 years of experience developing Flight Control Laws for Fly-By-Wire aircraft
• Deep expertise in aircraft flight dynamics and aerodynamics
• Strong knowledge of classical and modern control system design techniques for SISO and MIMO systems
• Experience with advanced control law methods and evaluation techniques
• Strong understanding of aircraft stability, handling qualities, and pilot-in-the-loop control systems
• Knowledge of DO-178B standards, certification processes, and software verification methods
• Advanced proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, and aircraft/system modeling tools
• Strong programming skills in MATLAB scripting and C++
• Fluent in written and spoken French and English
• Self‑motivated team player with the ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives

• PhD in Aerospace Engineering
• Experience with Kalman filtering and state estimation techniques
• Background supporting flight test programs or certification campaigns
• Experience integrating control laws with Collins, Thales, NRC, CMC, or similar hardware platforms
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect world‑class engineering talent with industry leaders redefining aerospace excellence. When you join us, you’ll enjoy:

• Flexible hiring options: contract, contract‑to‑hire, or direct placement
• Hybrid work flexibility in Montreal
• Opportunity to lead cutting‑edge Fly-By-Wire innovation programs
• Work alongside top aerospace engineers and global technology partners
• Competitive compensation based on experience and employment type
• Career advancement through high‑visibility technical leadership opportunities
• A collaborative culture that values innovation, expertise, and professional growth

If you’re ready to bring your flight controls expertise to a role where innovation meets impact,
apply today and elevate your career with PDS Tech…